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2018 LEGISLATIVE SCORECARDEXHIBIT 2pCITY OF SANTA ANA2018 STATE & FEDERALLEGISLATIVE PLATFORMSCORECARDCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201820 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701Phone: (714) 647-6900 Fax: (714) 647-69541
TABLE OF CONTENTSGUIDELINES FOR LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS . 5LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS TO CONSIDER . 6GUIDING PRINCIPLES . 72018 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES . 81. COMMUNITY SAFETY . 9Police Officer Ratio . 9Body Camera Program . 9Enhance Public Trust . 9Police Career Pathway . 92. COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT . 10ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. 10Medical and Recreational Cannabis. 10Business and Economic Development . 11Use of Bond Proceeds . 11Foster Development of Green Businesses . 11Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds . 12Sustainable Development . 12HOUSING DEVELOPMENT . 13Homelessness . 13Affordable Housing . 14Housing First Program. 14Housing Choice Program Access . 14HOME Investment Partnership Program . 14Tax Credits. 15WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT . 15WIOA Funding . 15Apprenticeship Training .15Skills Gap .163. COMMUNITY HEALTH, LIVABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY .16TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTS .16Control of City Assets . .16City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20182
Digital Divide .16Expand Consumer Options for Internet Access .17Transition to Smart City .17SAFE MOBILITY SANTA ANA (SMSA) 18Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety . 18Reduction of Traffic Fatalities . 18Non-Motorized Transportation . 18SMSA Program . 18Carpool Initiatives . 19PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS . 19CDBG Funds. 19Park Bonds . 19Park Development . 19Science Education . 20Library Development . 21Youth Prevention Programs . 21SANCTUARY CITY . 21Immigrant Rights. 21Immigration Reform. 21Naturalization Ceremonies . 214. COMMUNICATION AND ENGAGEMENT . 22Voter Education and Engagement 22National Voter Information .22Open Data . . 22Ensure Accurate Census 2020 . 225. TEAM SANTA ANA .23Cyber Security . 23Employee Health . 23Employee Safety .23Pension Reform .23City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20183
City of Santa AnaGuidelines for Legislative PositionsThe Legislative Platform (Platform) is intended to provide a streamlined process throughwhich the City Council, City Manager, staff and the City’s legislative advocates can act in atimely manner in response to legislative proposals. The Platform also provides anopportunity to identify specific priority areas of interest for the city and region that wouldbenefit the community. The Platform is adopted annually at the beginning of the legislativeyear. The Platform is developed and maintained using legislative positions taken by the CityCouncil, input from the City Council and staff, research of current law and pendinglegislation, and discussions with local legislative staff in consultation with the City’slegislative advocates.State and federal legislation that is identified to be consistent with the Platform will allowstaff to circulate a letter outlining the city’s position, which will include one of the followingpositions: support, support if amended, neutral, or watch. Legislation inconsistent with thePlatform shall include one of the following positions: opposed, opposed unless amended,neutral, or watch.Legislation that is consistent with the Legislative Platform will be reviewed, approved andsigned by the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or City Manager. In addition, legislative positions thatare deemed time-sensitive and are consistent with the Legislative Platform may be signedand approved by the City Manager. Once approved, the position letter will be sent to thebill’s author, the city’s legislative advocate, and other stakeholders as deemed appropriateby staff. A copy of the letter(s) will be distributed to the City Council.Legislation that is inconsistent or silent in the City’s Platform may be placed on an agendafor consideration by the City Council. The City Manager may also provide a letter of concernor interest without taking a formal position on a piece of legislation, upon concurrence forLegislative Affairs, Ethics Transparency, and Communication Council Committee for the Cityof Santa Ana.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20184
LEGISLATIVE POSITIONS TO CONSIDERSupport – A support position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatoryagencies, and other stakeholders that the City of Santa Ana is supportive. A support positionmay include the following resources: position letters, councilmember testimony tocommittees, and meetings or phone calls with members of the legislature and/or regulatoryagency.Support if Amended – A support if amended position indicates to the correspondinglegislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of Santa Ana will besupportive if the requested changes are adopted. A support if amended position may includethe following resources: position letters, councilmember testimony to committees, andmeetings and phone calls with members of the legislature and/or regulatory agency.Neutral – A neutral position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agencies,and other stakeholders that the legislation in question does not have an impact on theresidents of Santa Ana.Oppose – An oppose position indicates to the corresponding legislature, regulatory agency,and other stakeholders that the City of Santa Ana will oppose the legislation unless therequested changes are adopted. An oppose position may include the following resources:position letters, councilmember testimony to committees, and meetings and phone callswith members of the legislature and/or regulatory agency.Oppose Unless Amended – An oppose unless amended position indicates to thecorresponding legislature, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders that the City of SantaAna will oppose the legislation unless the requested changes are adopted. An oppose unlessamended position may include the following resources: position letters, councilmembertestimony to committees, and meetings and phone calls with members of the legislatureand/or regulatory agency.Watch – A watch position indicates to the legislature and other stakeholders that the City ofSanta Ana is dedicating resources to monitoring the legislation.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20185
GUIDING PRINCIPLESThe following information includes the Guiding Principles for the City of Santa Ana. TheGuiding Principles shall serve to provide direction for all issues that the city is facing.I. PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROLPreserve and protect the city’s charter powers, duties and prerogatives to enactlegislation and policy direction concerning local affairs, and oppose legislation thatpreempts local authority.II. PROMOTE FISCAL STABILITYSupport measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financialindependence. Support measures that preserve the city’s revenue base and localcontrol over local government budgeting. Oppose measures that make cities moredependent on the County, State or Federal Governments for financial stability, suchas mandated costs with no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State or Federal Governments,without offsetting benefits.III. SUPPORT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESSupport opportunities that allow the city to compete for its fair share of regional,state and federal funding, and that maintain funding streams. Opportunities mayinclude competitive grant and funding programs. Opportunities could also includededicated funding streams at the regional, state and federal levels that allow the cityto maximize local revenues, offset and leverage capital expenditures, and maintaincity goals and standards.IV. REGIONAL COLLABORATION AND COOPERATIONLeverage the city’s ability to preserve local control, promote fiscal stability, andsupport funding opportunities through collaboration with municipalities, localgovernment agencies, special districts, regional government agencies / organizationsand local, state and federal elected representatives.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20186
2018 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIESThe City of Santa Ana is the 11th largest city in the State of California and the 4th mostdense city in the United States. The City of Santa Ana is a diverse community dedicatedto maximizing resources and improving the quality of life for over 342,000 residents. Tohelp achieve this initiative, the City Council adopts an annual Legislative Platform tostreamline the ability to take a position on legislation that may impact the city.The Legislative Platform is a tool to promote and protect the city’s interests on priorityissues and legislative matters at the State and Federal level. The priorities and initiativesbelow allow city staff and legislative advocates to address legislative and regulatoryissues in a timely manner, without precluding the consideration of additional legislativeand budget issues that arise during the year. This Platform supplements previouslyadopted governing documents of the City of Santa Ana.The City Council for the City of Santa Ana is actively seeking solutions to the pressingissues facing the community. For 2018, the City Council will focus on the wnershipOpportunity Zone DesignationInnovationDigital DivideOrganizational Cyber SecurityCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20187
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORMCommunity SafetyA safe and secure community is essential to the quality of life and economic success of the Cityof Santa Ana. The city is committed to a high level of public safety and partnering with thecommunity to maintain a safe and secure city.COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICINGINITIATIVESUMMARYPolice Officer Support legislation that increasesRatiofunding for cities to increase thepolice officer to community ratio.Body CameraProgramSCORECARD(SAPD) The Department has anongoing commitment to hire andretain officers. This assurance is bestexemplified through our consistentand ongoing emphasis on enhancingthe hiring process. Through theexpansion of both the Backgroundand Recruitment Units, streamlinedhiring practices and the creation of arecruitment unit the Department iscurrently experiencingunprecedented hiring success.(SAPD) Santa Ana’s Officer toCommunity ratio remains exceedinglylow and can only be ultimately raisedthrough additional governmentsupport (grants).Support and advocate for legislation(TPA) Monitored several bills relatedthat helps the city acquire funding for to body camera, procedures, anda one-to-one ratio for body cameras, protocol for body camera footage.and body camera memory storage.(TPA) AB 748 was passed in California,which is related to the disclosure ofcertain video or audio recordings ofcritical incidents.(SAPD) Department was awarded a 100,000 grant to fund body camerasand body camera memory storage.Enhance PublicSupport State and Federal legislation(SAPD) Department published itsCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20188
Trustthat increases funding for initiativesthat promote public trust andpromote law enforcementcommunity engagement strategies.Police CareerPathwaySupport legislation that increasesfunding for cities to promote aprogram that encourages local youthto pursue a career with their localpolice department.latest Policing Philosophy, and willsoon be publishing its 5 Year StrategicPlan specific to the needs of ourcommunity. Both documents arebased on wide spread communityengagement and input.(SAPD) Department continues tosupport the Department’s ExplorerPost, which recruits high schoolstudents from the community.Additionally, the Department is in theprocess of re-vamping its Cadetprogram with outreach planned intolocal Universities to enhance futurehiring initiatives.Community and Economic DevelopmentThe city will work to encourage businesses to locate and invest in our community to bolster ourlocal economy. The City of Santa Ana will work aggressively to facilitate diverse housingopportunities and support efforts to preserve and improve the livability of Santa Ananeighborhoods.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTINITIATIVESUMMARYMedical andSupport legislation and regulatoryRecreationalactions that maintain local control,Cannabisconsiders health and safetyrequirements, provides for communityeducation opportunities, and increasesassistance and funding to municipalitiesthat have adopted ordinances relatedto cannabis.Oppose the Department of Justice’sdecision to rescind the Cole memo andincrease federal prosecution oflegalized marijuana use.SCORECARD(TPA) Provided the City withongoing information on thedevelopment and adoption ofpermanent regulations for the adultuse of cannabis. Engaged innumerous meetings with the BrownAdministration, key legislators, andother stakeholders to ensure thatthe City’s interests were protectedthroughout the regulationdevelopment and adoption process.Monitored dozens of bills andbudget proposals related tocannabis and provided informationto the City on key measures.(PBA) Opened 18 commercialCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 20189
cannabis retail businesses withanother 12 pending. Opened threetesting laboratories, twodistribution businesses, and onemanufacturer generatingapproximately 10 million in feesand taxes to fund public safetyefforts and program related costsover the past four years since theregulatory program wasestablished. The closure of over 120illegal dispensaries, the seizure ofBusiness andEconomicDevelopmentIllegal processed marijuana, edible,and cash, and the dismissal of overa dozen legal challenges againstMeasure BB and subsequent Cityordinances.Collaborate with the Governor’s Office (TPA) Worked with the city, theof Business and Economic Development Governor’s Office of Business andon initiatives that provide financialEconomic Development, and theassistance to businesses looking tocity’s legislative representatives tolocate or expand in Santa Ana.ensure that the city was included inthe Opportunity Zoneprogram. The city ultimately hadeleven priority census tracksdesignated as Opportunity Zones.(CDA) The city continued to workwith the Governor’s Office ofBusiness and EconomicDevelopment to attract and retainbusinesses to the city through thepromotion of the economic andfinancial incentives availablethrough the State.Use of BondProceeds(CDA) Defeased and refinanced theSupport the creation or revision oflegislation that will allow cities to obtain bonds in 2018.and full release of 2011 bond proceeds.FosterSupport investment of the RecyclingDevelopment of Market Development Zone programCity continued to support andmarket the Recycling MarketDevelopment Zone Program as anCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201810
GreenBusinessesthat creates jobs, reduces greenhousegas emissions, and diverts waste fromlandfills through the city’s designationand participation in the Orange CountyRecycling Market Development Zone.Tax-ExemptAdvocate for legislation that supportsMunicipal Bonds tax-exempt municipal bonds thatimprove and expand city infrastructure.SustainableDevelopmenteconomic incentive formanufacturing companies thatproduce products in the greenbusiness industry.(FMSA) The 2018 Series A & BSuccessor agency bonds were ratedAA by S&P. The bonds closed onNovember 8th with a total of 72.3million. Series B 58.7 million usedto advance-refund 2011bonds – taxable Series A 13.6 million usedto refund 2003 bonds – nontaxable 18 million NPVsavings. Our share is 19% or 3 million. Debt wasstructured to provide that asa one-time payment upfront.Advocate for State and Federal funding (TPA) Worked with city staff tofor planning, outreach, and education provide input on legislativeproposals related to sustainableto support sustainable development.development. Specifically, the cityprovided comments to its legislativedelegation on SB 827 (Weiner),which would require a localjurisdiction to provide a housingbonus for developments in transitrich areas; and, AB 2162(Chiu), which establishedsupportive housing as a use by rightin zones where multi-family andmixed uses are permitted. AB 2162was signed into law by theGovernor and SB 827 failed to passout of Senate policy committee.(PBA) In December 2017, theCity Council approved theCity of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201811
Memorandum of Understandingwith SCAG and contractagreements for planningconsultants to provide technicalsupport as part of aSustainability Planning Grant for 325,000 by the SouthernCalifornia Association ofGovernments (SCAG). This grantenabled the City of Santa Ana tohire three consulting firms toensure that the Santa AnaGeneral Plan Update reflectseconomically, socially, andenvironmentally sustainablepractices. Staff has commencedtechnical work coordinationwith consultants in preparationof the draft document andevaluation of land usealternatives.(PBA) In addition, staffpresented the General PlanPolicy framework to the CityCouncil in December of 2018.The policy document includes avision statement, goals, policiesand land use map alternatives.(PBA) The city successfullycompleted the extension of theMetro East Use Overlay Districtexpansion project as part offunding source received fromthe Southern California AirQuality Management Districtwhich serves to extend a transitoriented plan area to promotemulti- modal transportation andurban infill development.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201812
HOUSING DEVELOPMENTINITIATIVESUMMARYHomelessness Support legislation that providesfinancial or policy support to localgovernments that work to addressissues surrounding homelessness.AffordableHousingSCORECARD(TPA) worked with the city, and incoalition with the Big Cities Mayors,to advocate for funding to cities tohelp address issues associated withhomelessness. The efforts initiallybegan with advocating for fundingthrough AB 3171 (Ting) andultimately resulted in the creation ofthe Homeless Emergency AidProgram (HEAP) begin createdthrough the State Budget. The HEAPprogram provided approximately 3.7 million directly to the City ofSanta Ana, as well as an additional 15.5 million to the Santa Ana,Anaheim/Orange County Continuumof Care. Once approved in thebudget, the city worked with theDepartment of Housing andCommunity Development to securethe funding in late October.(CDA) The city was awarded 3.5Mfrom the State’s HomelessEmergency Aid Program (HEAP) in2018.Support legislation that provides(TPA) Monitored and providedfunding to address the lack ofinformation to the city on a numberaffordable housing. Oppose legislation of bills relating to affordablethat seeks to limit local control overhousing. Worked with city toaffordable housing decisions.provide comments and feedback toAssembly Member Daly regarding AB448, which established the OrangeCounty Housing Finance Trust. Themeasure allows for the formation ofa JPA for the purpose of fundinghousing to assist the homeless, aswell as individuals and families oflow and very low income withinOrange County.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201813
Housing FirstProgramSupport legislation that expandsfunding for the Housing First model toprovide permanent housing forindividuals that are homeless.(CDA) The City collaborated withother cities across Orange County forthe adoption of AB448 that wasadopted by the CA State Legislatureto establish the Orange CountyHousing Finance Trust.(CDA) The City issued an RFP forAffordable Housing Developmentthat included HUD-VASH ProjectBased Vouchers which implementthe Housing First model to providepermanent housing for homelessveteransHousing Choice Support passage of FY 2018(CDA) The Housing Authority wasProgram Access appropriations bill with full funding for successful in applying for andthe Housing Choice Voucher Program receiving additional 200 VASHand the program’s administrative fees. Project Based Vouchers from HUDand the VA in 2018. The HousingAuthority also received 50 vouchersfrom the Mainstream Program.HOMEInvestmentPartnershipProgramSeek to protect the HOME InvestmentPartnerships Program from fundingcuts to help expand affordablehousing, increase jobs, and providepublic services.(CDA) Through successful efforts byall on every level, the city receivedan additional 575K in HOME fundsfor FY 18/19 above the FY 17/18total allocation.Tax CreditsWork alongside NAHRO and theACTION campaign to establish apermanent 4 percent credit rate forallocated acquisition credits, and raisethe overall annual housing creditallocation to states. Support legislationto expand and improve the affordablehousing credit program.(CDA) The City supported the 9%Low-Income Housing Tax Creditapplication by the developer of theTiny Tim Plaza affordable housingproject which will include 51 units ofaffordable housing when complete.(CDA) The City also adoptedAffordable Housing Funds Policiesand Procedures to more effectivelyalign local and Federal funds withthe competitive allocation of 9% taxcredits.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201814
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTINITIATIVESUMMARYWIOA Funding Support and advocate for funding forthe Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act (WIOA) to enable thecity to continue to invest in workforceeducation and training, and job searchassistance.ApprenticeshipTrainingSkills GapSCORECARD(CDA) California has a 10-year goalto produce one million industryvalued credentials. Santa Anainvested over 400K in job trainingwhich resulted in 80 peoplereceiving a middle skill credentialwhich allows for self-sufficiency.Support legislation that providesapprenticeships, skills training andother workforce developmentopportunities.(CDA) Collaborated with Santa AnaCollege to provide preapprenticeship training. Fourcohorts of students weretrained. Santa Ana joined Santa AnaCollege in submitting for a StrongWorkforce Grant (state) to continueworking on pre-apprenticeships.Application pending.Support legislation that promotesindustry training and employmentopportunities for job seekers whichwill help them achieve a livable wage.(CDA) Two pieces of legislationpassed that support Santa Anaworkers. AB 1111 Removing Barriersto Employment Act will address theneeds of persons who have multiplebarriers to employment, preparethem for training, apprenticeships oremployment that will lead to selfsufficiency and economic stability.SB 840 – Prison to Employmentthe Governor’s 2018-19 budgetprovides 36 million General Fundover two years for local workforcedevelopment boards to fundemployment training opportunitiesfor at least 1,000 ex-offenders andto integrate local employmenttraining with programs offered byparole and probation departments.Santa Ana submitted a proposal withaward announcements expectedsoon.City of Santa Ana Legislative Scorecard 201815
Community Health, Livability and SustainabilityThe City of Santa Ana has a direct effect on the community’s overall quality of life. A vibrantcommunity is full of energy and life, characterized by investment in its people, culture andphysical environment.TECHNOLOGICAL ENHANCEMENTSINITIATIVESUMMARYControl of CitySupport legislation that maintainsAssetslocal control over municipalassets in the deployment of nextgeneration technologicalinfrastructure.SCORECARD(CM) Maintained control and preventedbill at state level that would haveallowed companies from installing cellson city light posts and infrastructure. Thecity was able to maintain control overassets by writing letters of opposition forlegislative bills that would have limitedcity control over mu
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SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL Vicente Sarmiento Mayor vsarmiento@santa-ana.org David Penaloza Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2 dpenaloza@santa-ana.org Thai Viet Phan Ward 1 tphan@santa-ana.org Jessie Lopez Ward 3 jessielopez@santa-ana.org Phil Bacerra Ward 4 pbacerra@santa-ana.org Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Ward 5 jryanhernandez@santa-ana.org Nelida Mendoza
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